Weaving in the Peruvian Highlands

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A richly illustrated, bilingual book, this guide visits 20 villages in the Chiapas Highlands to showcase their stunning handwoven cloth while also providing an insiders look into their history, folklore, festivals, traditions, and daily lives. Ritual transvestites, Virgin statues draped with native blouses, tunics designed to look like howler monkey fur, and elaborately floral shawls and ponchosthese are just a few of the unforgettable images captured in the book. Also included are a pull-out map of the Chiapas Highlands and dates of special festivals and local markets.[AuthorName]By Nilda Callaaupa Alvarez[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Nilda Callanaupa Alvarez is an expertin historic Peruvian weaving techniques. Shefoundedthe Center for Traditional Textiles of Cuscoand established weaving co-ops in nine remotemountain villages in Peru thatperpetuate traditional techniquesand fostereconomic development in the region.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]120 Color Photos, 1 B/W Illustration, 21 Maps, Four-color Interior[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Dreaming Patterns, Weaving Memories[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]120 Color Photos, 1 B/W Illustration, 21 Maps, Four-color Interior[/ColorPattern]